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Romero, Liz; Orzechowski, Agnes; Rahatka, Ola – Educational Technology, 2014
The availability of technological tools is promoting a shift toward more student-centered online instruction. This article describes the implementation of a Problem-Based Learning (PBL) model and the technological tools used to meet the expectations of the model as well as the needs of the students. The end product is a hybrid course with eight…
Descriptors: Problem Solving, Thinking Skills, Critical Thinking, Skill Development
Willis, Jerry; Wright, Kristen Egeland – Educational Technology, 2000
Describes the R2D2 (Reflective, Recursive Design and Development) model of constructivist instructional design. Highlights include participatory teams; progressive problem solution; phronesis, or contextual understanding; dissemination, including summative evaluation; and a new paradigm that shifts from the industrial age to the information age.…
Descriptors: Constructivism (Learning), Instructional Design, Models, Problem Solving
Wilson, Brent G.; Welsh, Jack R. – Educational Technology, 1986
Discusses artificial intelligence, robotics, natural language processing, and expert or knowledge-based systems research; examines two large expert systems, MYCIN and XCON; and reviews the resources required to build large expert systems and affordable smaller systems (intelligent job aids) for training. Expert system vendors and products are…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Costs, Design, Expert Systems